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Bittle, Anne Marie
BITTLE-Anne Marie, on June 6, 2005, of Hewlett, LI. Beloved wife of George W.
Loving mother of John, Laura, Andrew (Wililuck), Greg and step-son George J.
Fond grandmother of Gregory, Zackery, Caroline and Jut. All will miss you
greatly. May you rest in peace in God's hands. Family will receive friends 2-4
and 7-9PM Wednesday at the Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI,
with Funeral Service 8PM. Burial, 11AM Thursday at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Bradicich, Loretta F.
BRADICICH-Loretta F., on June 6, 2005, of Ridge, LI. Cherished wife of Joseph
P. Loving mother of Paul Bradicich, Maureen and Gerard Olszewski, Kevin and
Nina Bradicich, and Karen and Kevin Tully. Loved grandmother of Michael,
Kristine, Justine, Kaitlyn, Chris, James and Kevin. Dear sister of Harriet
"Honey" McGuire and her husband Jim. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes,
1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4
and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, 10AM Friday at St. Mark's R.C. Church, Shoreham, LI.
Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Dominican Sisters at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill,
NY 10976, Attn: Sr. Maryann Summa.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Brady-Bush, Mary Rita
BRADY-BUSH-Mary Rita, born December 18, 1912, died March 8, 2005, at 92 years
old in Lake Lake, Fla. Mother of Peter Brady (deceased), Mary Clauer, Patricia
Stolworthy, and Robert Brady. Grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 9.
Worked as a secretary in New York City, Wantagh, and Massapequa. Worked in a
real estate office in Levittown and Wantagh. Secretary to the Republican Club
in Wantagh, D.A.'s office and mental health offices in Mineola, and moved to
Florida in 1986. Services are being held at St. Charles Cemetery Chapel,
Farmingdale, on June 11, at 11 AM and her ashes will be buried later with her
Mom and Dad.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Bresee, Jaime Rose (Memoriam)
JAIME ROSE BRESEE
Joy 6/8/83 - Sorrow 7/18/01
Jamie was killed weeks after
graduating from Longwood H.S.
due to the recklessness of others.
Are you gently sleeping, here inside my dream, and isn't faith believing all
power can't be seen, as my heart holds you just one beat away. I cherish all
you gave me everyday cause you are mine, Forever Love...
Everyone loves and misses you,
but my heart aches for you
Always - Mom
The flowers were replaced but your guilt cannot be erased.
Valerie Bresee Soto, Jaime's Mom.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Cascone, Carmelo J.
CASCONE-Carmelo J., of East Northport, NY, on June 6, 2005. After a long and
courageous battle against cancer, he will always be remembered and sorely
missed. Retired teacher for Lindenhurst School District at the Daniel Street
Elementary School for thirty-three years. Beloved husband of Jenny and loving
father of Joseph, Robert and John, and their wives Lori, Maureen and Rachel.
Grampy to Haley, Nicholas, Erin and Jack. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5
and 7-9PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport.
Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM, St. Anthony of Padua R.C, Church, East Northport.
Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive,
Hauppauge, NY 11788.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Casey, Margaret T. (Rooney)
CASEY-Margaret T. (nee Rooney) of Long Beach, NY, on June 5, 2005. Beloved
wife of Harold J. Loving mother of Kristine (Raymond) Powers, Karen Casey,
Kathy (David) Carmona, Kenneth (Kathy), Kevin (Lisa), Keith (Jennifer), Kirby
(Marlene), Kieran (Barbara) and Kerry (Michael) Malecki. Adored grandmother of
twenty and great-grandmother of 7.5. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Island Park
Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, today, 2-4, 7-9pm. Funeral Mass St. Ignatius
Martyr RC Church, Long Beach, Thursday, 10am. Interment Cemetery of the Holy
Rood, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations to Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes
Foundation or the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Cloonan, William H.
CLOONAN-William H., age 80, on June 6, 2005 in Manchester, NJ, formerly of
Baldwin, NY for over 30 years. Lieutenant NYPD NYC, NY for 34 years, retiring
in 1985. US Navy WWII 1943-1946, Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class. Communicant of
St. John's R.C. Church, Lakehurst, NJ. Member of the Leisure Knoll Knights of
Columbus. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary (nee Culloty) Cloonan of
Manchester, NJ; sons, Kevin Cloonan of Franklin, MA, William Cloonan of East
Nortport, LI, James Cloonan of Rockville Centre, NY, Brian Cloonan of
Middletown, NJ, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Mass, St. John's R.C. Church,
Lakehurst, NJ, Thursday, June 9, 2005, 9:30 am. Burial, N.J. Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be
made to Community Medical Center Van Dyke Hospice, 99 Rt. 37 West, Toms River,
N.J. 08755 or Association for Help of Retarded Children (AHRC).
Published in Newsday from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005.

Corbett Jr., Lew A.
CORBETT-Lew A., Jr., of Shelter Island, N.Y., on June 6, 2005 at the age of
86. Retired FDNY - Ladder 170 and Proud US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of
Kathrine M. Corbett. Loving father of Lew A. III., Wayne A. and Brian A. Fond
brother of Karoline Kilb. Cherished by five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements entrusted to The Shelter Island
Funeral Home. Graveside Services and Military Honors, Thursday 2:00PM at the
Calverton National Cemetery. The procession will leave DeFriestGrattan Funeral
Home, 51400 Route 25, Southold on Thursday at 1:00PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Davis, Rev. John W.
DAVIS-Rev. Canon John W., 84, died June 5, 2005 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was
born in the Bronx, New York. A lifelong resident of New York, he lived in
Florida and Michigan since 1990. An ordained Episcopal minister, he served the
Diocese of Long Island for 41 years as the rector of St. Georges Church in
Hempstead and the Director of Camp DeWolfe and Youth Work for Long Island. He
also taught at C.W. Post and Hofstra Universities. At Hofstra, he received the
Esterbrook Award for service as a distinquished alumnus. He was the author of
several books on the history of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and it's
official historian. A member of the National Episcopal Historians, he served
as President for several years and was honored with an award named after him.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Davis; son, John E. Davis;
and grandchildren, Kory and Nicole Davis. Memorial contributions may be made
to the John W. Davis Camp DeWolfe Scholarship Fund at Box 487 Northside Road,
Wading River, New York 11792.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Dematteis, Arthur (Memoriam)
ARTHUR DEMATTEIS
6/8/1935 - 1/21/1997
Dear Art happy 70th birthday. You
are in our hearts forever and in our thoughts everyday. We miss you. Love Glo
& Sonny.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Gallagher, Margery E. (Memoriam)
MARGERY E. GALLAGHER
8/10/24 - 6/8/04
Mom, on your first anniversary in heaven. The light in my heart went out a
year ago at 11:53am, never to return until we meet again. Never a day goes by
without this daughter yearning for her Mother. Just one more hug, one more
kiss. I loved you in life and will love you in death. I finally understand now
how much you missed your mother and father. May you all be at peace. God bless
you Mom. I miss you very much. I will honor you every day of my life.
Loving you always,
Your baby, Karen Mary
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Hicks, John F.
HICKS-John F. of Seaford, LI on June 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret A.
Hicks. Loving father of Thomas, Mary, Linda, John and Kathryn. Adored brother
of Raymond and Doris Gustafson. Funeral Mass this morning Wednesday 10AM St.
James RC Church, Seaford, NY. Interment Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home
Wantagh, NY.
Published in Newsday from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005.

Holton, Elvira M.
HOLTON-Elvira M. on June 5, 2005 of Valley Stream. Former member of Ladies
Auxiliary Post 1790 Veterans Foreign War. Beloved wife of the late Charles M.
Holton. Devoted mother of Charles and wife Cheryl, Louise Dickinson and Donald
and wife Carol. Survived by loving brother Jack Velazquez and wife Marjorie.
Caring grandmother to Matthew and Denise and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass today, Wednesday 9:30am at Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Valley
Stream, with interment following at LI National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Kaplan, Ethel
KAPLAN-Ethel, of Ingraham Road, passed away on Friday June 3, 2005 in
Wellsville, NY. She was born on May 5, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of
Sol and Helen Bialer. On March 28, 1954 she married Ralph Kaplan who
predeceased her on January 18, 2005. Helen was a former resident of Commack,
NY, and West Palm Beach, FL prior to moving to Belmont, NY in 2003. She was a
secretary in the Smithtown School District. Survivors include 2 sons; Bruce
(Cathleen) Kaplan of Belmont, NY, and Eric (Laurie) Kaplan of Oceanside, NY; 3
grandchildren; a brother Stewart Bialer and a sister Sylvia Rheingold. A
service was held at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville and burial
was in B'Nai Israel Cemetery in Hinsdale, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

King Jr., Phillip M.
KING-Phillip M. JR., Airman, 24, of Bristol, NH, died Wednesday June 1, 2005
in Nevada. He was born in Abilene, TX, the son of Phillip M. King, Sr. and
Myong Chong. He has lived most of his life throughout New England and New
York. During his youth, Phillip participated in the Boy Scouts and enjoyed
video games. He graduated from Colchester High School in Colchester, VT. He
was currently serving on active duty in the United States Air Force at the
time of his death. Phillip will be remembered as a true gentleman. Family
members include his father of Bristol, NH and mother of Queens, NY; one sister
Sandra King of Bristol, NH; paternal grandparents James and Betty Ann King of
Babylon, NY; maternal grandmother Sung Ok Chong of NY, NY; aunts Ok Son Chung
of NY, NY, Kathryn King of Babylon, NY; uncles: James King II of Hamburg, NY;
Chang Ho Chong of NY, NY; Kyung Ho Chong and Myong Ho Chong both of Seoul,
Korea. Services-Calling hours will be Thursday June 9, 2005 from 68pm at Our
Lady of Grace Chapel, West Shore Road, Bristol, NH. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated Friday June 10, 2005 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Grace. Burial will
follow with Military Honors at the NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
Arrangements by Emmons Funeral Home, Bristol, NH.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Lewis, David R.
LEWIS-David R., on June 4, 2005, of Florida, formerly of Jericho, L.I.
Survived by Mina, Michael, Robert, Stefanie, Carmela, brother Jack, five
grandchildren and a million friends. Services were held Tuesday, June 7, 2005
at Gutterman's Inc., Woodbury, L.I.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Masera, Laura (Bergaglio)
MASERA-Laura (nee Bergaglio), of Amityville, on June 6, 2005. Beloved wife of
the late Emilio. Loving mother of Diane Simmons (Richard) and the late Emil.
Cherished grandmother of Emil (Doreene), Ronald (Susan), Laura (Brian), Kevin
(Deborah), Brian and the late John. Great grandmother of Derek C., Darrin,
Emilio, Derek T., Jordan, Jared, Emily, Elizabeth, Allison, Kevin P.,
Christina and Alexandra. Greatest mom and role model in the world. Reposing,
D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak Street, Copiague. Visitation, Wednesday
and Thursday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:30AM, St. Martin of
Tours R.C. Church, Amityville. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

McCann, Violet
McCANN-Violet, of Farmingdale, NY, on June 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Edward. Loving mother of Edward III, James, Robert and Patricia Barrette.
Cherished mother in law of Renee, Antonietta, Theresa and Ken. Devoted
grandmother of eight. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at
the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Conklin St. (Hempstead Tpke.),
Farmingdale, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 11AM at St. James R.C. Church, Seaford,
with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Nicholson, Jimmy
NICHOLSON-Jimmy, age 51, of Davie, FL, formerly of Huntington on June 4, 2005.
Dear son of the late Jane and Alexander. Father of James Brian, II. Cherished
brother of Robert, Bruce and Jane Flathmann. Visitation, Thursday 2-5 and
7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station.
Funeral Services, Friday 1PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Nykanen, Fred B.
NYKANEN-Fred B., of Levittown, on June 6, 2005. (Veteran WWII US Army).
Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Susan Martin (Stanley). Dear
stepfather of six. Cherished grandfather of sixteen. Treasured
greatgrandfather of five. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blks
east of Wantagh Pkwy). Funeral, Thursday 11AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial
Park.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

O'Sullivan, Colleen Anne (Memoriam)
COLLEEN ANNE O'SULLIVAN
June 8, 1962 - August 17, 1968
Happy Birthday Dear Daughter
Dear Colleen:
You are our precious Angel in
Heaven. We love you sweet one.
We miss you dear daughter. You
were our little bud ready to bloom.
Today we will celebrate in our
hearts all that could have been.
May the sun shine warm upon your
face. And until we meet again,
kiss your brothers Kevin Jr. and
Terence. Be at peace dear children.
All of our love forever.
Mommy, Daddy and Erin
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Picone, Vic (Memoriam)
VIC PICONE
5th ANNIVERSARY
"You're always on my mind."
1-4-3
E
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Rivera, Maria
RIVERA-Maria, formerly of Bronx, NY, on June 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Arturo Rivera. Devoted mother of Ralph Rivera and the late Arthur Rivera.
Cherished grandmother of Darlene, Stephanie, Ralph Mark, John Mark, Jason and
Nicole. Adored greatgrandmother of seven. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey &
Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert
Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held Saturday 10:00AM at the Funeral Home.
Entombment, Rose Hills Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY. Visiting, Thursday
and Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Sanacora, Eugene
SANACORA-Eugene, of West Islip, L.I., on June 6, 2005. Beloved husband of the
late Catherine Sanacora. Devoted father of Robert Sanacora, Gerard Sanacora
and the late Dennis T. Sanacora. Cherished grandfather of five and great
grandfather of three. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip
Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.).
Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:45AM at St.
Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon, L.I. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Eugene's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O.
Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or to the Long Island Alzheimer's
Foundation, 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Sanchez, Catherine (Memoriam)
CATHERINE SANCHEZ
6/8/37 - 7/11/04
1st Birthday In Heaven
You're forever in our Hearts and we all miss and love you.
Love your husband Angel
Children, Louise, Angel, Cathy, Lori, Maryann and Terri.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Sanders, Crystal Lynn (Memoriam)
CRYSTAL LYNN SANDERS
1st Anniversary in Heaven
11/14/1980 - 6/8/2004
A year has gone by and it still feels like yesterday. The pain is so deep
inside. You were my daughter and best friend, and I was so very proud of you.
You were a devoted mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and granddaughter.
I miss your
beautiful face, smile and laughter. You will always be my princess and my
sunshine, and now my Angel above. You have my heart and soul with you as I
have yours with me. I miss you more and more everyday, I can't describe the
hurt, the pain, the emptiness. I know you're with Grandpa now and he will
guide you until I get there. I will love you forever and beyond. Always in
my heart, my dreams, my mind.
Forever, Mommy.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Seltman, Edward W.
SELTMAN-Edward W., age 69, on June 5, 2005, formerly of Bellmore. Beloved
husband of Marylin. Loving father of Kenneth and Danielle Seltman, Edward
Seltman, Michele and Edward Canale and Denise Seltman. Fond grandfather of
Cristina, Sean, Nicole, Megan, Tye and Kenneth. Stepfather of Scott and Manon
Mulligan and dear brother of Louis, Lily, Marguerite and Alice. Pre-deceased
by first wife Mildred Elizabeth, parents Louis and Helen, brothers Robert,
Joseph and Charles. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday and
Friday at the Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI, with Funeral
Service 8PM. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Sheridan, Terrence James (Terry)
SHERIDAN-Terrence (Terry) James, born to Joan and Tom Sheridan in 1961, Terry
was originally from Baldwin, Long Island but he had been living in West Palm
Beach for the last 20 years. He had a reputation for being a "one of a kind"
waiter while working at Morton's Steak House. Active in private catering, his
description of his famous clients affairs often sounded more like the
experiences of a guest and friend of the family than wait staff. While other
people collected money and things, Terry concentrated on collecting friends.
Terry is survived by his father, Tom; two brothers: Tommy and Timmy; his
sister: Joann, and his friend: Dennis Wytrykush. Also surviving is a
sister in-law: Lori Sheridan, brother-in-law: Bill Whelpley; neices and
nephews: Matthew and Colleen Whelpey, Connor and Lauren Sheridan. Additional
survivors include: aunts: Betty Ferris, Maureen Cardon, Margret Benson; uncle:
Kenny Benson, cousins: Beth and Kenny Benson and Gwenn (Benson) Franklin.
Friends may visit with the family at the Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South
Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, between the hours of 6:00 to 8:00PM on
Wednesday, June 8, 2005 (tonight). Funeral Services will be held 9:30AM on
Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a
later date at Serenity Gardens Cemetery, Largo, FL.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Vanasco, Amelia (Terrie)
VANASCO-Amelia (Terrie), of Uniondale, on June 6, 2005. Beloved wife of John
(Terry). Loving mother of Frances and Amelia. Dear mother in law of Thad
Wheeler and Vincent Artonio. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5 and 79PM at The
Massapequa Funeral Home South Chapels, 4980 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. Mass
of Christian Burial, Thursday 10AM, St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. Interment to
follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Winthrop
Dialysis Emergency Patient Fund, 200 Old Country Rd., Mineola, N.Y. 11501
would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.

Vespa, Mary G. (Molly)
VESPA-Mary G. (Molly) of Bayside, NY on May 26, 2005. A retired registered
nurse, who for three decades was a supervisor at Manhasset Medical Center on
Miracle Mile, died of Alzheimer's Disease in Ossining, NY. She was 87, and
also suffered from lung cancer. Mrs. Vespa began working at Manhasset, now
part of the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, in 1950. It was a
private 130-bed general hospital with original French paintings on the walls
and glamorous patients such as singer Perry Como, who then lived in nearby
Sands Point. Once in the early 1960s, Mrs. Vespa herself was in her hospital
recovering from a thyroid operation. Her fellow nurses joined her in her
private room at 5 PM for "cocktails and cigarettes" for all the non-patients.
When her doctor knocked on her door while making rounds, her friends opened
the windows and hid the bar accessories. "Have you been smoking in here?" the
dumbfounded man asked, as he watched the nurses flee the room like nimble
white mice. The daughter of Thomas Gordon, a handsome coal miner and onetime
mayor of Hughstown, PA, Mrs. Vespa was born there in 1917 and raised in
neighboring Pittston. In 1935, she won a scholarship to study nursing at Mercy
Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, from which she graduated three years later.
"Remember, the patients come first," her mother, Margaret McNulty Gordon, told
her daughter before she left to work at New York Hospital in Manhattan. "I
remember seeing cars driving in the sky," Mrs. Vespa said of her first
impression of the city. In the 1940s, she married Paul Vespa, a former
Syracuse University football player and a teacher. In 1950, they settled in
Little Neck, 12 years later moving to nearby Bayside. When Mrs. Vespa retired
in 1981, a quartet of young nurses wrote: "Even though we 'kids' teased the
hell out of you and probably gave you gray hairs, we both loved and respected
you. You're some lady!" Her husband died in 2003, and her eldest daughter, Ann
Pasquini, preceded him in 1989. Survivors include: a son, Richard, of Mount
Kisko, NY, a daughter, Mary Cole of Manhattan, NY, two sisters-Kitty Harding
of Scranton, PA, and Joan White of Lebanon, PA and three grandchildren,
Christopher Pasquini, Michelle Vespa and Matthew Vespa as well as numerous
nieces and nephews.
Published in Newsday on 6/8/2005.